Kaizer Chiefs Reportedly Take New Decision on Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef’s Futures

• Kaizer Chiefs are said to have made a new decision on their coaching duo, Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef, ahead of next season
• The Glamour Boys are expected to confirm their latest decision at the end of their last game of the Betway Premiership against Chippa United FC
• The Premier Soccer League giants have had a couple of coaches linked with them, but they are yet to communicate their decision

Cedric Kaze and Khalil Ben Youssef could be out of Kaizer Chiefs' coaching job despite achieving what Nasreddine Nabi couldn't achieve with the club last season in the Betway Premiership.

The Soweto giants ended the season without a title, after winning the Nedbank Cup last campaign, defeating Orlando Pirates in the final of the competition.

They both started their reign on a good note, but the second half of the season started on a bad note before they found solutions before the end of the season to end well.

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Amakhosi not to extend Kaze, Ben Youssef's contract

According to Soccer Beat journalist Kurt Buckerfield, Kaizer Chiefs are not expected to trigger the contract extension clauses for Ben Youssef and Kaze.

Ben Youssef and Kaze were appointed in October 2025 following the unexpected and controversial departure of former head coach Nasreddine Nabi, under whom both managers had previously worked as assistants.

They had a contract extension included in their deals, but it looks like they might be heading out of Naturena after their game against Chippa United FC in the Betway Premiership on Saturday, May 23, 2026.

Kaze and Ben Youssef's achievement this season

Despite inheriting a struggling side from Nabi, the Tunisian and Burundian mentors managed to stabilise Kaizer Chiefs during a difficult period early in the season. The Glamour Boys are set to conclude the 2025/26 league season in third place, while also surpassing the 50-point mark for the first time in six years, with 54 points collected so far; they can still make it 57 if they defeat the Chilli Boys.

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Kaze and Ben Youssef's performance this season has secured a place for Amakhosi in next season's MTN8 competition after missing out in consecutive campaigns, a development many supporters will regard as a significant step forward.

A major improvement under their leadership came in their defensive structure, where Amakhosi finally showed defensive solidity after several inconsistent seasons. South African goalkeeper Brandon Petersen benefited positively from the system, recording 15 Betway Premiership clean sheets and becoming a key figure in the team’s improved organisation and could be heading to the 2026 FIFA World Cup with the Bafana Bafana squad due to his performance.

However, their success in the league was not mirrored in knockout and continental competitions. Chiefs were eliminated early from both the Carling Knockout and Nedbank Cup, while their CAF Confederation Cup journey ended at the group-stage phase.

Although the team consistently collected league points, many supporters remained dissatisfied with the style of play and overall performances, believing the football on display fell below the expectations traditionally associated with Kaizer Chiefs.

Chiefs, Pirates, Sundowns battle for SA forward

Briefly News also reported that Kaizer Chiefs, Orlando Pirates and Mamelodi Sundowns are in a transfer battle as they are all interested in snapping up a South African forward.

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The three PSL giants were said to be looking for the possibility of signing the winger before the winter transfer window closes.

Source: Briefly News